Maize in Cincy

July 24th, 2017 at 5:23 PM ^

I was following the updates from Michigan bball.  Seems strange that his production was pretty low, this is definitely a step down in competition from B1G play.  Hopefully it was just a result of not playing as many minutes.

philidor's legacy

July 24th, 2017 at 7:49 PM ^

Mo is a beast. Out point guards will be strong and fast. Matthews will surprise and dazzle. If Robinson can regain his shot and Teske/Davis can board - UM will be a contender this year....just need a couple of coaches to help Beilein 

Human Torpedo

July 24th, 2017 at 8:55 PM ^

Couple of defections from last year's starting lineup, including a borderline dominant point guard. Questions whether Beilein can this elite level of play into another year. MSU practically being handed the Big Ten title in the preseason. A top-heavy non-conference with a few heavyhitting contenders on it. Could very well see Beilein's best work yet this year

Michigan Philosophy

July 24th, 2017 at 9:25 PM ^

I agree 100%. Although to be fair my basketball sense must be off. I was convinced we would be elite with Caris coming back for his senior year. I have always been a huge Beilein fanboy, but even I almost gave up on him this past year. I'm fired up about Matthews, but I was also pretty pumped when we got Laval Lucas-Perry. 

TrueBlue2003

July 25th, 2017 at 2:07 AM ^

I like it.  

Of course, the starting point was quite a bit higher in 2013 and that team had much better returning depth to replace the departed...although, we have two potential All-conference newbies in terms of transfers next year.  Need a big to step up on defense and we could be good.

TrueBlue2003

July 25th, 2017 at 2:14 AM ^

Simmons and MAAR will provide great guard play and that the Mathews/Robinson combo will be effective or better on the wing.

Biggest concern by far is interior defense. I think the difference between being a bubble team and a team that can make a run is going to depend on Teske or Davis being good enough to be a plus defender while not hurting the offense for 20-30 min a game (pushing Mo to the 4 for 10-20 min).